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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.42, 5,900.61 and 2,596.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.42, 5,900.61 and 2,596.71 is: 3,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.42 : 5,900.61 = 2,596.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.42/5,900.61 = 2,596.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.42x = 5,900.61 × 2,596.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.42x = 15,322,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322,172.99/4,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.78

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